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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 414.51 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 414.51 and 195.50 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 414.51 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/414.51 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 414.51 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 81,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,034.63/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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